MPI Middle Pennsylvania Chapter

10/21/2026

🎤 Event Pro Truth: Things Only Meeting Planners Understand

Event Pro Truth: Sometimes the smallest details take the most planning. 😅

Only meeting planners understand…

📋 “It’s just a quick agenda change” can mean 12 emails.
📞 “One quick call” is never actually one quick call.
🪑 There is, in fact, a very specific way those chairs need to be set.
☕ Coffee running out is a legitimate emergency.
🔌 You know exactly where every outlet is in the room.
⏰ “We’re running just a few minutes behind” can change the entire timeline.
✨ And somehow, when everything goes perfectly, no one realizes just how much work went into making it look effortless.

Meeting planners, what would you add to the list? 👇

10/20/2026

👕 NEW MPI MIDDLE PA GEAR? YES, PLEASE! 💙

It's time to show off your MPI Middle PA pride!

Our online apparel store is OPEN, and we've got some great options to help you rep your chapter in style! From professional polos and quarter-zips to cozy hoodies and full-zip fleeces, there's something for everyone.

🛍️ Shop the collection: https://apexadv.tuosystems.com/stores/mpimiddlepa

⏰ Order deadline: November 16 at 11 PM!

Don't miss your chance to gear up and show your MPI Middle PA spirit wherever the meetings industry takes you!

10/19/2026

More pay isn't enough if the job never lets you log off. A new survey might explain why climbing the corporate ladder has lost some of its appeal, especially among younger employees.

Let us know how you weigh in on this topic in comments below.

A new survey might explain why climbing the corporate ladder has lost some of its appeal, especially among younger employees

10/16/2026

📚 Clear Expectations. Stronger Collaboration. Better Results.

Wednesday, MPI Middle Pennsylvania gathered at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading for an engaging education session focused on a challenge every meeting professional can relate to: setting clear expectations!

Through practical instruction, discussion, and interactive application, attendees explored how establishing shared expectations can reduce misunderstandings, strengthen accountability, and improve ex*****on when working with clients, vendors, and teams.

💡 The biggest takeaway? Success starts with making sure everyone is on the same page. When expectations are clear, collaboration becomes stronger and better results follow!

A big thank-you to our speaker, Rachel Bernini, and DoubleTree by Hilton Reading for helping make this valuable learning experience possible!

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We look forward to continuing to learn, connect, and grow together! 🤝

10/15/2026

✨Committee Spotlight ✨

Meet the matchmakers of MPI Middle PA! 💛

The Sponsorship Committee keeps our chapter strong, one great partner at a time.
✨They find new sponsors
✨Keep our partners happy
✨Help fund the events, education, and connections you love

Shoutout to Sandy Barscheski, Teri Jakob, and Dan Mies for leading the way! Got a sponsor lead or a fun idea? Message one of them to get involved.

Which sponsor moment at a past event made you say "wow"? Tell us below! 👇

10/15/2026

🌟 MPI Middle PA Member Spotlight! 🌟

We LOVE seeing our members in the spotlight! 👏 A familiar face is making an appearance in the latest issue of MPI's The Meeting Professional magazine! 🎉

Join us in celebrating Lutricia Eberly, featured on page 84 of the September/October issue!
From making connections in our chapter to making an impact across the globe, Lutricia is a wonderful example of the talent and expertise within our MPI Middle PA community.

Congratulations, Lutricia! We're proud to call you one of our own! 💙

📖 Link in Bio

10/14/2026

8 Tips for Making a Strong First Impression

Science says you don’t get seven seconds at a trade show booth—you get one-tenth of one. The eight habits below are what to have locked in before that clock starts.

What are some of your tips?

Everyone has heard the adage about first impressions. Popular culture says it takes just seven seconds to make a first impression. Princeton researchers

10/13/2026

✨ Design Meetings People Remember ✨

What makes a meeting more than just an agenda?

Join MPI Middle Pennsylvania & MPI Philadelphia for our November Overnight Education Event, where we’ll explore how intentional event design can create experiences that engage attendees, build connection, and leave a lasting impact.

🎤 Featuring Sharon DeFelices & Devon Pasha
📅 November 10–11, 2026
📍 Valley Forge Casino Resort | King of Prussia, PA

Together, we’ll explore how to:
🔹 Shift from agenda thinking to outcome thinking
🔹 Design for attendee energy, engagement & connection
🔹 Make intentional choices that elevate the attendee experience
🔹 Create meetings that inspire lasting impact
Plus, enjoy an evening reception, networking, breakfast, lunch
, and “30 Ideas in 30 Minutes” to wrap up the experience!
💡 Come connect. Come learn. Come rethink what it takes to create meetings people remember.

Register today!
https://www.mpi.org/chapters/middle-pennsylvania/education-events/event/2026/11/10/default-calendar/November-2026-Overnight

10/09/2026

✨ Design Meetings People Remember ✨

What makes a meeting more than just an agenda?

Join MPI Middle Pennsylvania & MPI Philadelphia for our November Overnight Education Event, where we’ll explore how intentional event design can create experiences that engage attendees, build connection, and leave a lasting impact.

🎤 Featuring Sharon DeFelices & Devon Pasha
📅 November 10–11, 2026
📍 Valley Forge Casino Resort | King of Prussia, PA

Together, we’ll explore how to:
🔹 Shift from agenda thinking to outcome thinking
🔹 Design for attendee energy, engagement & connection
🔹 Make intentional choices that elevate the attendee experience
🔹 Create meetings that inspire lasting impact

Plus, enjoy an evening reception, networking, breakfast, lunch, and “30 Ideas in 30 Minutes” to wrap up the experience!

💡 Come connect. Come learn. Come rethink what it takes to create meetings people remember.

Register today!
https://www.mpi.org/chapters/middle-pennsylvania/education-events/event/2026/11/10/default-calendar/November-2026-Overnight

10/07/2026

🥪 Bring Your Questions. Share Your Ideas. Join the Conversation!

What’s on your mind? Bring your questions, challenges, ideas, and experiences to our upcoming MPI Middle Pennsylvania Brown Bag Luncheon!

Join fellow MPI members for an informal, open-table roundtable designed to spark conversation, share solutions, and learn from one another. No formal presentation—just real conversations with fellow meeting professionals.

📅 October 29, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM
📍 Southern Market | Lancaster, PA
👥 MPI Members Only
💬 Have a topic you’d love to discuss? Submit your question or idea when you register!

Come ready to connect, collaborate, and learn from your MPI community.

👉 Register & submit your topic
https://www.mpi.org/.../default.../brown-bag-luncheon...